HUNGARIAN DESIGN AWARD 2017
Following a tradition, an award ceremony will be held also this year to present the best of last year in the Hungarian design scene. The grant that has represented the most prestigious recognition in the profession for almost 40 years, along with the annual award announced by the Minister of National Economy, primarily aims to call market actors’ attention to the competitive potential offered by the creative industry, and to present the outstanding achievements of national innovation to a broader audience. As the notion of design keeps changing and is gathers complexity, the event offers a comprehensive overview of the trends representing the present and projecting the future of the design scene. Similarly to the previous years, the panel awarded products that represent a high added design value, are innovative, competitive, and meet international expectations, in addition to becoming an indispensable part of our everyday environment.
DESIGN MANAGEMENT AWARD 2017
The strategic application of design today is proved to increase competitiveness and is regarded by market actors as a profitable investment. The Hungarian Design Council founded the Design Management Award as a means to recognise the organisations that set an example by using the inventory of design and design-minded thinking, which has become an integral part of their operations also at the level of decision-making processes. This recognition may motivate organisations and institutions by showcasing good practices, while offering an exciting glimpse into the secrets of corporate success to those interested. In addition to the four awarded companies, four other organisations that have received certificates of recognition are also presented at the exhibition.
Admission to the award ceremony: on presentation of an invitation.
Organised by the Hungarian Design Award
Born in Cyprus, Michael Anastassiades originally graduated as a civil engineer, and founded his own studio in 1994, which created the interior decoration brand under his name in 2007. The works of Anastassiades balance on the border of industrial design and sculpture, often incorporating the surrounding space into the work of art itself. His geometric lamps, mirrors and accessories seem afloat in the space owing to the conscious use of light and shadow, shiny and matte materials, as well as reflective surfaces, and look more like works of plastic art rather than functional objects of use. Due to his individual approach, his uncompromising attitude in terms of quality, and his delicate minimalism, Anastassiades today works with architects like David Chipperfield or John Pawson, and cooperates with brands like Flos or Herman Miller. His works are on permanent display in the Museum of Modern Art, V&A, MAK Vienna and a number of other museums.
40x40 is an exhibition that collects the projects of leading international designers who won A’Design Award this year. The exhibition presents 40 designers’ winner works from 40 countries. All of the Hungarian winners are also exhibited to highlight their success.
Common Ground is an inclusive design exhibition. The featured brands have one thing in common: they all work towards a better, more equal and integral world through design. Either they involve disabled labour, they create jobs for marginalized communities, or they contemplate on rare conditions through design, the outcome is a collection of high-quality and beautiful objects.
Ergonomic design and environmentally conscious approach are in focus of the exhibition and fashion show by the students of Industrial Product Design Engineering at Óbuda University. Function, form and technology are in the center of communicative beginnings. Two events, several topics and inspiring solutions!
SIL Design has been committed to quality Italian and international design products for 25 years. For the occasion of Design Week, a representative of world-famous Poliform furniture manufacturer will give a presentation on the works of designers such as Marcel Wanders or Jean-Marie Massaud. For the event, delicacies will be provided by GOGA Food Design.
The presentation will be held in English.
Registation (max. 80 guests): sildesing@sil.hu
October 6, 13, 14.
The Collection awaits visitors with multiple programmes: in their guided tour and discussion, a parallel is drawn between the 200-year history of Goldberger factory and the present, focusing on marketing and communication between the two world wars, and on what is necessary to launch a successful contemporary design enterprise. There will be a guided tour on blue dyeing, along with a related workshop.
Registration (max. 40 guests): programok@obudaimuzeum.hu
All the programs are held entirely in Hungarian.
Heinrich Studios opens its doors once again for the public. Workshop participants may experience different techniques – traditional and new ones –, there will be a pop up store, open studios – and an exclusive concert. Details: Facebook.com/HEINRICH.alkotoiszint
October 6, 13, 14.
Our haritage of motifs and traditional objects are create an illusion of constancy. The duality of fast-slow, unique-serial has been presented sice the Industrial Revolution. Design can consciously use this duality by simultaneously displaying rural and urban style. Plates, dresses, embroidered wallprotectors. Everything in blue and white. Collaborators of the program: Csilla Szilágyi, Zsuzsa Boldizsár, Eszter Ágnes Szabó, Anna Hegedűs– Piroshka.
A new generation start-up enterprise, iamart Hungarian Cement Tile Manufacture offers a quick look into the knacks of manufacturing unique mosaic tiles and terrazzo. On your visit to the factory, you can glance at the everyday life of the busy manufacture, while at workshops you can design and craft your own individual cement tile.
INDUSTREAL design studio spends its days designing unique objects, installations and interiors. This time they hold a joint extraordinary workshop day with motorcycle building team NEUGA in their impressive factory yard. What to expect: an exhibition of cars, motorcycles and bicycles, motorcycle building, and, naturally, welding everywhere!
How does the designer get on the cover? At the professional photoshoot of HUNGARIAN DESIGN not only can you meet the designers personally, but you can also experience the charm of their design pieces in settings composed exclusively for this occasion. What’s more: you can also be on the cover! Are you in?
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